Description
One-Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Alfredo is a comforting meal that brings the vibrant flavors of Louisiana to your kitchen in just 30 minutes. This dish combines tender chicken and perfectly cooked pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce infused with Cajun spices. The harmonious blend of onion, garlic, and bell pepper adds depth to every bite, making it a family favorite for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With easy preparation and minimal cleanup, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
- 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper along with one tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Cook until golden brown on both sides, then remove from pot.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onions and bell peppers for about 3–4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add pasta and remaining Cajun seasoning; stir occasionally while cooking according to package instructions (10–12 minutes).
- Once pasta is al dente, reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Return cooked chicken to the pot, mixing well to incorporate. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg